Obituaries
John A Young
Nov 21, 2023
Funeral Services for John A. Young will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 10 A.M. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lambertown Cemetery in Robeline.
Visitation will be held from 8 A.M. until the time of service in the funeral home.
John Allen Young was born on March 17, 1939 in Shreveport, LA to Leonard...
Lloyd A Ponder
Nov 15, 2023
Lloyd Arden Ponder, aged 102 years, left this earth on November 15, 2023. He lived his life as an example for others and loved his Lord Almighty. He was a true southern gentleman through-and-through, the epitome of a good man.
Lloyd was born on October 12, 1921, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana and was preceded in death by his parents, Nonie...
Samuel Steadman, Sr.
Nov 14, 2023
Funeral service for Sam Steadman will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Michael Bottoms officiating and Shreveport Fire Dept. Chaplain, Michael Perser assisting. Burial will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time on Saturday the 18th at Blanchard-St. Denis...
Kristie Faye Cook
Nov 14, 2023
Funeral service for Kristie Cook will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Matkin officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, LA. The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 8 pm on Saturday, November the 18th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Kristie, 49...
Lane Taylor
Nov 13, 2023
Lane Taylor, 86 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1937 to Horace and Nora Hatten Taylor in Meadville, MS. He was one of three sons, James Taylor and Robert Taylor were his brothers.
For many years Lane worked as a brick mason but held positions at...
Andrea Knight Arnold
Nov 11, 2023
On the evening of November 11th, Andrea Knight Arnold passed on to her next journey.
Andrea was akin to a sunflower, spreading joy and leaving traces of her radiant love with every soul she touched. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy etched with laughter, love, and memories to last a lifetime-cherished by her devoted...
Janet Lorraine Darche Salard
Nov 10, 2023
Born July 11, 1934, Janet Lorraine (Darche) Salard passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2023, her hands held by those she loved. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Doris Whatley (Dan), sons John Salard, Gary Salard (Michelle), Greg Salard (Laura), and Glenn Salard, and daughter-in-law Pat Salard. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren....
Lavelle Kay
Nov 9, 2023
Lavelle Kay, 84, passed away on November 9, 2023, in Robeline, LA. He was born on December 30, 1938 to Johnnie and Orene Rials Kay in Natchitoches, LA. Lavelle was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Melba Marie Kay; a son, Kent Kay; a sister, Francis Woodruff; a granddaughter, Meaghan Beaudoin; and his long-time companion, Dorothy McLaren.
Lavelle...
Agnes Mitcham
Nov 8, 2023
Agnes Culpepper Mitcham passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 in Lewisville, TX.
She was born on July 23, 1933 to Louis and Lucille Roge' Culpepper. Agnes was an X- ray tech at Charity Hospital, now Oschner LSU, in Shreveport. After returning to Natchitoches, she was employed at the Natchitoches Parish Hospital,
She is survived by her children, Alfred...
Charlene Denise Womack
Nov 6, 2023
Charlene Denise Womack, 48 of Provencal entered her heavenly home on Monday, November 6, 2023, in Shreveport, LA. Charlene was born on June 24, 1975, in Natchitoches, LA to her parents Charles Jones Sr. and Carolyn Broadway Jones.
She was the apple of her Daddy’s eye and her Mama’s best friend. She married Chris Womack and was blessed with a...
Phillip Roy O'Con
Nov 2, 2023
In loving memory of Phillip Roy O’Con, aged 68, who peacefully passed away on November 2, 2023, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, Louisiana, after bravely facing a prolonged illness.
Born on February 25, 1955, in Natchitoches, LA, Phillip, the middle child of Herbert and Ivy O’Con, left an indelible mark on the world. A proud United States Marine Corps...
Christopher Paul Brecheen
Nov 1, 2023
Christopher “Chris” Paul Brecheen peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the age of 56. Born on June 25, 1967, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and raised in Saint Amant, Louisiana, he was an avid NASCAR fan, but also found joy in hunting, fishing, and cooking.
He is preceded in death by his great-aunt; Evelyn Brown McDonald, maternal grandparents;...
Janie Margrette Strebeck Doolittle Calvert
Oct 30, 2023
Janie Margrette Strebeck Doolittle Calvert was born to Lee and Vera Strebeck on June 20, 1929. She passed away on October 30, 2023 at the age of 94 after a long illness. Janie was married to Mines Wesley Doolittle for 49 years before he passed away. Years later she married H. L. Calvert and they were married for over 10...
Lucy Mae Williams
Oct 24, 2023
Funeral service for Ms. Lucy Mae Williams will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Bro. David Elkins officiating. Burial will follow at Little Hope Cemetery near Castor, LA where she will be laid to rest next to her brother Rusty Williams. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service...
Jackson Boyd Fernandez
Oct 23, 2023
Jack Fernandez was a beautiful soul. He loved people. He was the type of guy that liked to rub elbows in a diner. He loved the outdoors. He was a deeply religious man who loved the Lord. He was definitely a one of a kind person who would give the shirt off of his back. He loved his family and...
Melvin Ray Smith
Oct 22, 2023
Melvin Ray Smith was born October 9, 1934, in Flora, Louisiana, to Mr. Percy Smith and Ms. Clementine Smith. He went to be with The Lord peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was surrounded by a loving family.
Melvin is preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of him are his high...
Anne Lace Stevens
Oct 21, 2023
Our community's beloved teacher, friend, mother, and mentor Anne Lace Stevens (75) of Natchitoches, LA passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Saturday, October 21, 2023. Anne was born in Rockford, IL to Roger and Bette Lace and grew up in Oregon, IL.
She is survived by her two sons whom she adored: David Forrest Stevens V (fiancé...
Carolyn Waxham
Oct 19, 2023
Memorial services for Carolyn Litton Waxham 83, of Marthaville will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Beulah Methodist Church in Marthaville. Burial will follow in Beulah cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service in the church.
Carolyn passed away from this life on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at The...
Joseph G. "Rod" Maricelli
Oct 19, 2023
Joseph G. “Rod” Maricelli of Shreveport, Louisiana, died on October 19, 2023, following a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 69 years old.
Born on May 24, 1954, in Natchitoches to Charles and Jean Maricelli, Rod graduated from St. Mary’s High School and Northwestern State University before marrying Anita Abraham, his own girl next door (or in their case,...
Scriven A. Taylor, Sr.
Oct 16, 2023
Scriven Albert Taylor, Sr. passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023. Services will be held atFirst United Methodist Church on October 18, 2023 at 2:00pm and burial will follow in MemoryLawn Cemetery. The family will receive visitors prior to service from 12:00pm until 2:00pm inthe Crossroads Worship Center at the First United Methodist Church.
A loving and devoted husband and...
